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Dead Cells Keyboard & Controller Controls
Platformer games →Default keyboard and mouse controls for Dead Cells on PC. Covers movement, combat with your two weapons and two skills, healing, and interaction so you can dive into the roguevania faster. All bindings are rebindable in the in-game settings.
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All Dead Cells controls
16 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dead Cells's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 2 more controls in the table below
+ 2 more controls in the table below
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Roll / Dodge | Shift |
| Move Up / Aim Up | W |
| Move Down / Drop Through Platform | S |
Items/Skills 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Left Trigger Skill | Q |
| Right Trigger Skill | E |
| Heal (Health Flask) | F |
Misc 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
| Shift Filter Left | PgUp |
| Shift Filter Right | PgDn |
Combat 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | LMB |
| Secondary Weapon | RMB |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact / Empty Backpack | R |
| Open Map | Tab |
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Movement 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Roll / Dodge | B●BA |
| Move Up / Aim Up | L-Stick |
| Move Down / Drop Through Platform | L-Stick |
Items/Skills 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Left Trigger Skill | LTL2L2ZL |
| Right Trigger Skill | RTR2R2ZR |
| Heal (Health Flask) | LBL1L1L |
Misc 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
Combat 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | X■XY |
| Secondary Weapon | Y▲YX |
Interaction 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact / Empty Backpack | RBR1R1R |
| Open Map | ViewShareView− |
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Dead Cells controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dead Cells?
- Dead Cells, a platformer game, uses 16 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Dead Cells controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dead Cells's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dead Cells support a controller?
- Yes — Dead Cells has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Dead Cells controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Dead Cells resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dead Cells or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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